New Delhi [India], June 9 (HBTV): Customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok on Monday with 4,045 grams of high-grade hydroponic weed valued at approximately INR 1.42 crore, according to Delhi Customs (Airport & General).
In a post on X, Delhi Customs said, 'The customs officers of IGI Airport, New Delhi, have booked a case of smuggling green colour NDPS substance. One passenger travelling from Bangkok to Delhi by flight no. AI 2356 dated 08.06.2026 was intercepted after crossing the Customs Green Channel at IGI Airport, New Delhi.'
According to Customs officials, suspicious images were detected during the X-ray screening of the passenger's baggage. A detailed examination subsequently led to the recovery of three vacuum-sealed packets suspected to contain hydroponic weed (ganja), weighing approximately 4,045 grams.
The market value of the seized hydroponic weed has been estimated at around INR 1.42 crore. Further investigation is underway.
In a separate development, the Crime Branch of Pune City Police raided an alleged rave party in the Tulapur area and detained 156 people, officials said on Sunday.
According to Crime DCP Gauhar Hasan, the raid was conducted at 2:30 pm on June 7 following specific information about an unauthorised party being held at a venue under the jurisdiction of Lonikand Police Station.
He said, 'We received information regarding an unauthorised party being conducted at Tulapur under the jurisdiction of Lonikand Police Station. Accordingly, a team comprising 15 officers and 65 constables conducted a raid at the venue at 2:30 pm on June 7, 2026.'
During the operation, police found 107 men and 49 women at the venue, including three persons below the age of 21.
Officials said the liquor permit for the event was valid only until 11:30 pm on June 6. Police seized approximately 3 grams of ganja, three cup pots containing 10 banned hookah flavours and liquor worth around INR 9.22 lakh.
The total value of the seizure has been estimated at INR 85 lakh.
Aiman Sheikh of Blaze Entertainment and Yash Chaudhary of Star Light Entertainment have been identified as the principal organisers of the event. Further legal action is underway.
(ANI)